This quick and easy shrimp scampi recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. Serve over angel hair pasta or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Delicious Shrimp Scampi in Minutes
This dish is elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight. For an over-the-top meal, serve it with a simple garden salad and no knead bread. This incredible flavor burst is perfect if you have 15 minutes and love shrimp like I do! Be careful not to overcook your shrimp. Those little guys cook up fast! Spend a little extra change and get the large wild-caught shrimp. They taste better and are a little better for you. If you like this recipe, try shrimp and grits, shrimp fried rice, shrimp enchiladas, and shrimp pasta salad.
Where did the Name Scampi Come From?
The word scampi is the plural for scampo, a tiny lobster-like crustacean from Scotland (also known as langoustines). When adapting this recipe to American cooking, Italian cooks replaced the scampi with shrimp, hence the name shrimp scampi.
Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- Pasta – thin spaghetti or angel hair
- Shrimp – large and wild-caught
- Butter – salted or unsalted
- Olive oil – extra virgin
- Vegetables – asparagus, garlic, and grape tomatoes
- White wine – like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc
- Lemon juice – fresh, please
- Seasonings – chopped fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
Recipe Tips
- This recipe moves quite quickly, so have everything ready and nearby.
- If available, use wild-caught shrimp, as they taste better and are healthier for you. I like using the 21-25 count.
- You can substitute fettuccine or linguine pasta. For a low-carb meal, serve with zoodles or spaghetti squash.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan cheese as it is so flavorful and does make a difference.
- Garlic cooks very quickly and can become bitter if cooked too long, which is why it is added towards the end of the recipe.
Storage and Reheat
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, provided the shrimp are fresh. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a dry white wine like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc. If you dislike using wine in your cooking, you can substitute chicken broth.
Shrimp cook very quickly. They are done when they are pink and opaque and have curled into a u0022Cu0022 shape. Do not overcook them, as they will get tough and rubbery.
Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water.
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Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 1 lb. large shrimp shelled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 pound asparagus trimmed and cut in 1/2 inch segments
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 2/3 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine see notes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to box instructions and drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1 1/2-2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove shrimp to plate cover and keep warm.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, stirring frequently; approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add grape tomatoes cooking for 30 seconds, stirring several times. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute, letting it reduce some.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet, along with the lemon juice, parsley, and crushed red pepper. Warm for a little less than 1 minute while you salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked angel hair pasta with fresh grated Parmesan Cheese.
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Notes
- This recipe moves quite quickly, so have everything ready and in close proximity.
- If available, use wild-caught shrimp, as they taste better and are healthier for you. I like using the 21-25 count.
- You can substitute fettuccine or linguine pasta. For a low-carb meal, serve with zoodles or spaghetti squash.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan cheese as it is so flavorful and really does make a difference.
- Shrimp cook very quickly. They are done when they are pink and opaque and have curled into a “C” shape. Do not overcook them, as they will get tough and rubbery.
- Garlic cooks very quickly and can become bitter if cooked too long, which is why it is added towards the end of the recipe.
- Use a dry white wine like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc. If you don’t like to use wine in your cooking, you can substitute chicken broth.
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Christie Gagnon
Such a delicious recipe!
Nart
I’m a big fan of scampi and this recipe is really good. Definitely a keeper!
Jennifer
This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. We really enjoyed it! Thank you.
Irina
I have never heard about Shrimp Scampi, but the dish sounds so tempting and inviting that I cannot wait to give it a try!
rika
I am a big fan of shrimp scampi. The perfect comfort food for any weeknight dinner!
Haley D Williams
Oh my! This looks like a great dinner option! Love a good shrimp dish!
Catalina
These are the best shrimp scampi ever! I will try them for sure!
Jacque Hastert
This shrimp scampi is perfect for date nights at home! A simple yet elegant meal.
Erin
This Shrimp Scampi is seriously making me hungry!
Dorothy Reinhold
We were just talking about shrimp. This scampi is going on the menu. I really like the addition of the asparagus.
Jocelyn
This shrimp was so easy to prepare and tasted amazing! Definitely making it again for dinner!!!
Taylor
This is the perfect date night recipe! Easy, flavorful and delicious!
Steph
My husband LOVES shrimp scampi but I’ve never made it at home. Definitely going to give this recipe a try!
Ashley F
I love how easy this is to make!
Kellie
My absolute favorite dinner….so easy to make!
gail lawyer parrish
Is the wine optional Beth
bpierce
Yes you can. It will still be scrumptious! 🙂